Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Edifier W830NB: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) - Great overall at around $60.
Over-Ear
Edifier W830NB
72Good
$80
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
Sound8.0
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Edifier W830NB
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery9.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Edifier W830NB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | - |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | - |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 91 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 94 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 54 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 20 min = 10 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 265 g |
| Water resistance | none | None |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
The ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) is a premium wireless headset designed for immersive gaming, delivering crisp virtual surround sound and a comfortable over-ear fit. Its standout feature is the convenient charging base, which also acts as a hub for connectivity, though the detachable microphone and software experience are less impressive than the hardware itself.
- Pro:Immersive virtual 7.1 surround sound
- Pro:Comfortable for long gaming sessions
- Pro:Convenient charging base and dock
- Con:Microphone quality is only average
- Con:Companion software is clunky
- Con:No Bluetooth or multipoint support
Edifier W830NB
The Edifier W830NB is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs in a remarkable battery life of up to 94 hours without noise cancellation, or 54 hours with it active. It delivers a feature-rich experience for the price, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in a comfortable design that makes it a strong everyday companion. Its sound quality is solid out of the box, with a customizable EQ available through the app for those who like to tweak the tuning.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:LDAC support for hi-res audio
- Con:No water resistance
- Con:Bass may need EQ adjustment for some
- Con:Plastic build feels less premium
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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